Here at Savanna Sisterhood, we are dedicated to empowering women, preserving wildlife, and making a lasting impact in Maasai communities. We strongly believe that education is the key to unlocking an individual’s full potential and are committed to providing women opportunities for education, empowerment, and change. As part of our commitment to female education, we are working to overcome the obstacles standing in the way of girls attending school. This has led us to a new initiative: providing sanitary pads to girls in need. Access to proper menstrual hygiene products is necessary to ensure that girls can fully participate in their education and pursue their dreams.

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As part of this new initiative, we have partnered with seven schools in Rwanda that are all in critical need of sanitary packs for their female students. Many girls in these communities face significant challenges when it comes to managing their menstrual cycles. Lacking access to proper sanitary products due to insufficient financial resources, these female students are often forced to stay at home during their periods, missing out on important lessons in school which hinders their academic progress and future educational and employment prospects.

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To address this issue, Savanna Sisterhood is working to bridge this gap by providing sanitary pads to girls in need. Each pack costs $25 and includes two pairs of underwear and six reusable pads, all packed together in a fabric purse. These packs are handmade by a local non-profit called Muhisimbi Voice of Youth, who employs teenage mothers in the surrounding communities. By providing sanitary packs in partnership with this organization, we are supporting female students and young mothers alike, fostering a cycle of female empowerment and sustainability within the communities. 

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Together with the Muhisimbi Voice of Youth, we are determined to break down barriers and create a brighter future for girls in Rwanda. By supporting our sanitary pads initiative, you are not only providing these girls with the means of managing their menstrual health but also contributing to their overall well-being, education, and success. 

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When girls are educated and empowered, they become catalysts for positive change in their communities and beyond. When women are given the tools and resources they need to succeed, they can break free from the cycles of poverty, challenge societal norms, and drive meaningful progress. 

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Education has the power to change the world, and we are honored to be a part of that transformative journey. Through our focus on female empowerment, we are creating a network of change makers.